Tamara Hooks left her hometown of Inglewood, Calif., for the prestigious halls of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her academic achievements include an M.B.A. in management and a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Tamara’s career began in merchandising and sales, where she won multiple awards. She also worked in marketing and product development, where she created new cosmetic shades, fragrances, and skin care products. Tamara enjoys seeing women use some of the very products she designed. If she wasn’t at HSN, Tamara would return to Southern California to work in marketing.

Tamara is an accomplished jazz, modern, and ballet dancer, and incorporates golf and yoga into her exercise regimen. She has competed in fitness competitions and fundraises for several health and wellness charities. In her spare time, Tamara enjoys playing chess (she collects unique boards) and loves to read.